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Essential Words for the GRE Third Edition

by Philip Geer Ed.M. (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
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An extensive working vocabulary is a prerequisite for success on the Graduate Record Exam. This popular manual presents 800 college-graduate-level words with definitions that frequently appear on the exam. The book begins with a pre-test to help readers assess strenghts and weaknesses. Additional features include:

  • An overview of the Verbal Reasoning question types found on the GRE
  • Matching and sentence completion exercises for all word lists
  • An analysis of essential word roots
  • Suggested study plans, and much more...

    The book concludes with a post-test to assess progress. Answers are provided for all exercises and for all questions in the pre- and post-test.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1438002211
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1438002217
  3. Edition
    Third
  4. Publisher
    Barrons Educational Series
  5. Publication date
    July 1, 2013
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    416 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barrons Educational Series; Third edition (July 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1438002211
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1438002217
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 41 ratings

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Philip Geer, Ed.M. is an educator with over 30 years of experience teaching English literature and composition in the United States and abroad, including Singapore, where he was selected for his expertise in composition to help develop a nationwide program to improve the writing skills of college-bound students. He has also authored many textbooks and SAT and GRE preparation books. Through his books, classes, and workshops he has helped thousands of students to improve their writing skills and to achieve superior scores on the verbal and writing sections of university entrance examinations.

Mr. Geer is also the director of Mentaurs Educational Consultancy (www.mentaurs.com), which prepares students for the SAT and the GRE. Students who would like Mr. Geer's advice and guidance in tackling the SAT essay can visit www.satessaysecrets.com.

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E. D. Antmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Greate GRE Prep Book for Graduate School or Professional Work
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2015
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Two Sentence Summary: This is the single best test prep book I have used since high school. I strongly recommend it to anybody preparing for the GRE.

This book helped me prepare for the GRE and expand on my academic/professional vocabulary. Words in this book, especially the ones marked with an asterisk (*) appeared on practice tests and my real GRE. These works have also been helpful in my graduate school work and professional career. I still keep this book in my office and reference it regularly. However, the book is only effective if you have enough time to move through the lessons methodically. It was very helpful to make a concerted effort to think in and use the words. Otherwise, I found that I quickly forgot them. The author makes a good effort at grouping words that have related meanings or etymology in the same sentence. For example, asperity and aspersion are in the same lesson. These words have similar meanings, but are different parts of speech. Grouping them helped reinforce the etymology and prevent confusing them.

Due to the time it took to move through sections, if you have fewer than three months or so to prepare this book might not be the best use of your time. In this case something more direct, such as  Barron's GRE, 21st Edition  would probably be more worthwhile. Otherwise I recommend it to GRE test takers or any graduate students.
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Rita S.
5.0 out of 5 stars I thought it was amazing that it divides the words in units of 10 ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2015
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I originally bought this book to get ready for another exam that has verbal ability section. I thought it was amazing that it divides the words in units of 10 words, and you then get to practice those words with exercises.. I also noticed that I've started using these words in my daily life, which proves that it is a good book (for me at least, i'm horrible with memorizing, I typically understand and rarely memorize and learning new words has always been a challenge for me since english is my third language). I would definitely recommend it for those non-english speaking people, and you can always get it and use it to set a baseline, then get more advanced GRE books to benefit as much as you can.
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Reba Weatherford
4.0 out of 5 stars I did not exactly use this book as it is ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017
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I did not exactly use this book as it is intended as I did not do many of the exercises. However I will say that I found many of the words in this book on the GRE, which is exactly the point of purchasing it.
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lifelongstudent
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Study Guide
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2013
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For the student who is studying independently for the GRE this is THE book for the word part of the test. You are given the definition in many ways then you match the word to the definition then you use it in a sentence and finally you see if it is used logically in a sentence. These words are hard, most you have never seen before so this book is critical for the GRE. It is set up just perfectly. I am so glad I bought it or I would have been shocked when I got to the test.
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Daniel
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015
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It is not that bad, but I think it does not contain sufficient exercises in it.
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Cecile
5.0 out of 5 stars I got an almost perfect score on the verbal reasoning section by working with ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015
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I got an almost perfect score on the verbal reasoning section by working with this book. English is not my native language and the exercises after each batch of ten words helped remembering. Also sometimes the definitions are not very specific when there are synonyms, but I was able to translate in my other language to better understand in what context use one or the other.
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Giang Nguyen
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful study material
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013
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I've tried to study vocabulary from other books (Princeton Review's Cracking, Kaplan etc) but it's much easier to study for vocab from this book, since it presents advanced words with examples. However, if you want a high score in the verbal section, you probably should go beyond this book. It provides essential words, but it doesn't cover everything that might appear in the GRE
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sarahaay
1.0 out of 5 stars not a vocab list. emphasis on exercises.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2013
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i thought this would have a vocabulary list/definition like the complete barron's has but instead there is more emphasis on exercises etc.
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トントン
5.0 out of 5 stars 暗記しやすい本。（なぜか分からないけど）
Reviewed in Japan on April 24, 2017
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不思議と、すいすい暗記できました。
例文やクイズが優れているのかもしれません。（薄くてコンパクトで持ち運びやすいのもＧＯＯＤです）
１つの単語につき、見出し語の例文が１つ・クイズの例文が２つあります。合計３つの例文を頭に入れられます。

ManhattanPrepのカード２つ（Essentaial と Advanced)も両方やりまして、（こちらBarron'sと一部重複）こっちも素晴らしいのですが、
なぜだかBarron's の単語帳の方が定着したような気がします。
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jprps
5.0 out of 5 stars Good preparation material.
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2015
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I found this is one of the only books which gives relevant and elegant sentences as examples. I have now gone through multiple online sources as well as a well-known training organization's books. So I now know enough to say that the sentences in this book are not made up haphazardly to show some use of a given word. The examples make much more sense and exhibit how words can be used with most appropriateness and beauty.(yes, beauty). If you could write sentences like the ones in the book, the objective of the GRE in making you prepare for it has been achieved.

I find the book well-structured, easy on the eyes and easy to understand. Lots of reviews and exercises. Has 800 words, could have had more.. has a study plan guide based on the amount of preparation time you have. Words have been split into units and each unit has a small review at the end of it. There are overall reviews at the end of the book. Another feature I like about the book.

Another thing about this book is that it has little annotations of other words which are used in its sentences. Notes about philosophies, cultural references etc. Even the example sentences derive from real life examples, events. Makes for an interesting read and might possibly help you in your analytical writing section.

I recommend this for anyone who wants to learn AND remember words.
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K K S
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Best way to prepare for GRE
Reviewed in India on August 12, 2015
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Worth the purchase. Learn new words is so much easy.
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Mulong Lang
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in Germany on November 25, 2014
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Product arrived on time in good quality. Content of the book is clearly printed with moderate font size. It's a book that worth having!
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Grace Lu
5.0 out of 5 stars for those whose native language is not englash
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2014
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it is an excellent book for GRE review, even for those whose native language is not English, use english to explain an english word would be better for understanding.
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